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gentiana asclepiadea

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Familygentianaceae

Ordergentianales

Lifespanperennial

Blossom colorblue

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxisopposite

Gentiana asclepiadea, commonly known as willow gentian, is a striking perennial herb native to Europe. It boasts clusters of deep blue, bell-shaped flowers with a spotted throat, adorning alpine meadows and woodlands. Revered for its ornamental beauty, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. This species has also been traditionally used in herbal medicine for its bitter compounds, believed to aid digestion.

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Gentiana asclepiadea